Mad River Fish Report

Mad River Conditions Report

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-22-2024
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As of Thursday, the Mad was just above 11 feet (5,400 cfs) and dropping quickly. It’s forecast to drop to 8.75 feet by Monday, but a small system will bump up the flows slightly. It should be back on the drop Wednesday, just in time for another big storm coming Thursday.

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for Thursday, February 15th

Mad River: The Mad was just starting to drop into really good shape prior to the latest round of storms
Eel River: The main stem had just begun to turn green Tuesday, but now it’s big and muddy and on the rise
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork was a day away from prime conditions when the rains returned Wednesday
Van Duzen River: After up and down flows through the weekend, it’s predicted to peak at 6,200 cfs Monday morning
Smith River: Nearly 4 inches of rain fell between Wednesday and early Thursday morning
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing has been a struggle on the Chetco, but there are a few fish around

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Friday, February 9th

Mad River: The Mad peaked at 13 feet (8,300 cfs) Monday morning and is dropping quickly
Eel River: The main stem is dropping, but is still big and muddy flowing at 30,000 cfs Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork dipped under 7,000 cfs at Miranda Thursday
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen fell below 2,000 cfs Thursday after reaching 7,000 cfs Monday
Smith River: As of Thursday, the Smith remained at over 10 feet on the Jed Smith gauge and was in great shape
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing has improved slightly on the Chetco